How to Choose a Ute – Part 5: Upgradeability
We have reached the final part of our blog series! There is still another topic to cover when choosing the best Ute for your slide-on camper. But as
We have reached the final part of our blog series! There is still another topic to cover when choosing the best Ute for your slide-on camper. But as
We continue our blog series on what to look for when choosing the best ute to pair with your Trayon slide-on camper. As we have discussed in the
The main aim of this article is to provide further guidance in choosing between a multipurpose, everyday ute OR a purpose-built ute that is specifically designed to take
Our customers always ask questions like “What ute do you recommend” or “How much should I spend on a ute”? They are great questions with no straightforward answer.
Ford Motor Company has just unveiled the Next Gen 2023 Ford Ranger lineup that makes light work of sporting a Trayon Camper. Its smart design and high-tech features
What is the best ute for slide on camper setups? The answer can be different for everyone, but there are 5 main factors to consider before making your
Part of the Great Sandy National Park, the Teewah Beach camping area extends from Double Island Point in the Cooloola Recreation Area through the Noosa North Shore. With
Western Australia’s greatest 4×4 experience through the Kimberley bushland The Gibb River Road was once a top-end Western Australia track only available to the most hardcore explorers and
Australia is a beautifully rugged landscape that can go from mild to extreme in no time. Even the best-laid plans can go awry when unexpected weather events happen.
The popularity of getting a Chassis Extension for 4WD utes like the Toyota Landcruiser, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 has exploded over the last
Noosa Shire, a shire of the Sunshine Coast offers some of the best camp sites QLD has to offer, there is literally one for every type of camper.
Bruny Island Map Why head across to another island when you are on an island? Well there are many reasons to travel across to Bruny Island from Tasmania
So, do you need a grey water tank for your caravan/camper? In other words, are you required by law to have a grey water system in your camper
You’ve decided to go on an offroad and camping adventure, what gear do you need? And more importantly what gear do you NOT need. Before you pack the
Canvas tents help us all create our little piece of paradise while camping. However, mould and mildew can easily ruin your next planned camping trip. Aussie Cotton Canvas
Is it worth the hype? The 2021 Isuzu D-Max has totally evolved the D-Max brand from its predecessors. In this article we’ll check out what has changed and if
If you plan to upgrade your ute in any way, your Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) will be affected, and we’ll explain how. Why do I need a GVM
Canning Stock Route Map The Canning Stock Route (CSR) is one of the most remote tracks in Australia and probably in the world. This remoteness requires a thorough
Is it any good? Is the latest generation of the Mazda BT-50 in 2021 a viable ute for 4WD touring Australia? We’re talking weekend camping trips to full-blown
The answer is yes! Behind the steering wheel, these two utes are in fact twins, the exterior sheet metal body style and interior fit-out are the only thing
Touring within the New South Wales region of Australia, specifically the camping around Sofala, can be a maze of possibilities near the Turon rivers edge. Allow us to
There’s no doubt about it, the Ford F-250 is built for hard work. It’s hugely popular in the United States, but why don’t we see droves of Ford
K’gari (Fraser Island) camping is one of the most incredible experiences in Queensland, Australia. We love loading up our 4WD’s and camping on Fraser Island, so we created
A list of great camping sites along the Great Ocean Road (free & paid) *It is important you find out about the restrictions and conditions for the place
In this Blue Mountains camping guide, we’ll highlight some of the best-unpowered campsites (not caravan parks), what to do before you go and what to bring. The Blue
I don’t know about you, but for us, camping on the Sunshine Coast, or anywhere else, means to escape the rat race and be isolated in nature for
Imagine you are on the camping road trip of your lifetime in your new ute with a Trayon Camper on the back exploring the remote regions of Australia.
No doubt about it, electrification is coming to Cars at an increasing rate. But what about Australia’s most popular vehicle segment, the ute? The cost of manufacturing is
The Victoria High Country (VHC) is in the north-east section of the state and includes spectacular mountain scenery, fabulous country towns with all manner of local goods and
At a camping show, some years back, we had a prospective customer come to us asking: “How easy is it to steal a Trayon Camper?” He continued to
“Trayon Owner, Chris Hooke tells his exciting story of preparing and adventuring through Africa with a Trayon Camper. Enjoy!“ Everyone has one at some point in their lives.
This article is about Airbag Suspension or more correctly called, “Airbag Helpers”. It’s an important subject for you if you have or are thinking about installing airbags onto
Barmah National Park Map – How to get there. The Murray River is Australia’s longest river stretching over 2500km’s from the highest Australian Alps emptying into the Sea
Having spent many years happily exploring in our Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD with tent and camping gear and wishing to retain the freedom of not towing anything, we
The Ineos Grenadier is a new 4X4 set to fill a void in the market. A simple, durable, off-road vehicle for hard work or hard play without the
The Victorian High Country encompasses a huge part of central and eastern Victoria, and there are plenty of local favourite spots and hidden gems within this area. One
Slide-on campers come in many layouts in terms of their internal living spaces. But one big question is: “should I get a slide-on camper with rear entry or
Cobourg Peninsula is at the very top of the Northern Territory and is spectacular, with the trip through Arnhem Land to get there equally awesome. The Garig Gunak
There are many amazing destinations in Australia but there is one you may not have heard about – it’s the East Arnhem Land in Northern Territory.
Free standing your ute camper has many benefits for camping, convenience and storage. However, for some reason we are seeing a resurgence of ute back campers coming into
The recent ABC series “Operation Buffalo” highlighted the atomic bomb tests at Maralinga and was actually filmed there. However, like many television series it was fictional and it
You’re probably familiar with a tent fly from your days camping in tents. Let’s explore this a little further. What is a Tropical Roof Fly? It’s that outer
There are few places where you can bring the whole family including the dog to somewhere with great facilities, yet still camp and explore the region in your
Reading time 12 mins. The Volkswagen Amarok V6 offers one of the most robust and powerful diesel engines available on the Australian ute market today. Its smooth 8-speed
Moreton Island Map There is a large sand island just off the coast of Queensland, only about 40km North East of Brisbane CBD that has fantastic scenery, excellent
MAPS AND GUIDES: With the COVID-19 restrictions requiring all of us to remain at home now is a good time to plan for future trips! The SE Forests
TRAYON REVIEW – MY STORY Last year a mate convinced me to take a holiday to traverse some of the most unforgiving tracks in Australia. The route list
TRAYON REVIEW – A LADIES CHOICE We are recent retirees whose domestic holidays have, until now, involved air travel and short breaks. Once we had the time and the
A LETTER TO TRAYON G’day Trayon, In this letter, I provide a few thoughts and photographs about my Trayon travels and experienced. After four years and over 110,000km
WHERE THE TRAYON ADVENTURE BEGAN Before we became Trayon owners back in 2008, we had been ‘eyeing off’ Trayon slide on campers for a number of years. We